Seems like Emma not only an avid swimmer, but she appears to favour the butterfly stroke!

@TwoPacksandaPup

9 ай бұрын

Haha yes she has her preferred style.. but always executes with great enthusiasm.

Great adventure.

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

😄thanks for watching

dont we all just love the ontario temperature changes

@TwoPacksandaPup

Ай бұрын

Trained to expect the unexpected here 😂

Enjoyed the trip, thanks... I think you dealt with that 2.3k portage with a lot more cheerfulness than I would have!!!

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Haha we try to keep our spirits up, we enjoy a challenge! Thanks for watching Art 😄

Boy, that alligator has surely collaped a lot since I was there in 1981 and also stayed on the same site as you! I have slides (now digitized) of the alligator in "good" shape!

@TwoPacksandaPup

10 ай бұрын

Wow very cool! Sad it has deteriorated so much :( would be interesting to see. thanks for watching!

Have done this same trip many times with my dad and brothers in the late 70's to mid 90's, thanks for the video's it brought back memories of the great times we had over the years. We went always in mid May, much colder and several scary paddles on Burntroot and Cedar lakes. Now I am to old to do this trip again but I suggest if your in shape to carry a heavy pack and canoe, get use to a canoeing in fast and rough water, as well as back packing ..... take this trip with a good friend or family , you'll never forget it. Thanks again....Gary D

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary! So glad it brought back good memories! We love going on trips in mid May as well, a very different experience. Such a special thing to share with family and friends ❤️

So glad you went to check out the alligator. I see several marked on the map. (you had gone right past another one, when you were on Catfish Lake earlier) Abandoned infrastructure is a bit of a passion of mine. edit: Oh! I should have waited to comment. I see James checked out the alligator on Catfish afterall. Quite amazing they operated via a single cylinder steam engine. I would have thought for sure at least two cylinders would have been used. (for ease of starting, steering, and reversing)

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

We're also very fascinated by the history of the park and always keep an eye open for historical artifacts! So much fun.

Emma is so very smart, and very well behaved!!! She rides so nice in the canoe, my dog (lost her /October 17 2023 bone cancer 15.5 years) she would jump out of the canoe all the time! She too loved the water. She swam on top and under the water! I miss her so much. I love watching your dog on your canoe trips!

@TwoPacksandaPup

3 ай бұрын

Awe so sorry you lost her 💕 but it sounds like she had an amazing and long life full of love. Emma did the same on our first few trips, but it slowed us down a lot so we worked at teaching her to stay inside while we travel, play time at camp 😜 she loves it.

really love Emma as a come along and the proper poop etiquette

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, she’s a character, totally built for canoe tripping :) Poop etiquette is so important, a poop in the wrong place can really put a damper on someones trip! Thanks for watching!

once again,i,m truly enjoying your video diaries of these wonderful camp and canoe trips,hope to see many more,what a life,thanks again.

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

It’s a good life, if only we could stay out even longer haha! Thanks for checking this one out and leaving a comment John. Hope the Oklahoma autumn is treating you well so far.

I am really happy I found your channel. These videos are very high quality & such great content. Quickly became one of my favorite KZread channels I’ve ever found. Exactly the nature inspiration I could use while I’m waiting for warmer weather to get outside!

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Th ask you so much! So happy to hear you enjoy the videos 😀 more coming soon!

Great easy watching set of videos ! Oh and where ever people congratulate the “poo” and garbage gets worse ( not a very clean species ). We also enjoy Northern Scavenger both groups very entertaining and respectful of life in general 👍. Emma is a blast and well trained to boot even in her hat 🧢

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

So true! We enjoy the Northern Scavenger channel as well. Thanks for watching! Emma says hello

I really admire how well you've trained Emma

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Roger, we put a lot of effort into it. She’s come a long way from her puppy days.

Very enjoyable series! You guys had a run of good weather for your trip, except for the paddle in. Loved the focus on the historical ruins during the trip; very educational. Emma, as usual, was more than entertaining! Thanks for taking us along.

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us Tom! Weather was excellent for a 7 day stretch for sure. Emma is a real character! Always entertaining.

Enjoying your videos. Very inspiring. Would love to see a video on your gear must haves and don’t bother tips :)

@TwoPacksandaPup

7 ай бұрын

Ah yes.. we’ve been thinking about doing this. Have really dialled the kit in, would be fun to share. Thanks for watching!

Little pit stop time travel 🐊.. Very cool!🏕

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

So large in person, was a highlight of the trip for sure!

Yet more of the wonderful journey....and again a great job done on the video....!!!

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! We had a great time on this trip. Thanks for joining us! 😄

What a content, what a magnificent work!!! Hats off! Amazing video, so much effort has been put into this video that it is easy to see in every frame.

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! So glad you enjoyed 😄

Thank you for sharing your trip

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@thehashmonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@TwoPacksandaPup I watch a few I have severe Crohn’s and can’t do a long paddle like that but I do have my Algonquin card so I drive in and camp and fish for a night

@thehashmonkey

Жыл бұрын

And my dog abby loves watching Emma

I love your videos I watched part one part 2 and part 3 excellent love your dog very well trained love the View and it is sad when people leave their garbage everywhere in this beautiful park only did one summer in this park had a bad experience with black bears but I did lots of skidoo trips in the winter time right through the park to Montreal loved every minute seen lots of wolves in the wintertime.

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking them all out Mike! Emma is quite the canoe tripping companion ❤️ bummer about the black bears, but winter must be beautiful there, Sounds awesome!

Your channel just popped up on my notifications. Watched this series of video's today. Very well done. Emma is a great dog. She was wore out. Sure it takes alot out of her. We have a Shit Zhu and I know after a couple days camping she's a popped pup. I also subscribed.

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks so much! Emma on day 3 of a camping trip is zapped lol we try and make sure she’s sleeping a lot at camp, but boy does she love to make sure she isn’t missing any action! Thanks for watching!

Great video....Looking forward to your next trip.....thanks for sharing!!

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kristin! More trips still to edit coming soon.

I’ve never seen your site before until I stumbled onto this series. I have subscribed and will be watching all in the future. I loved all 3 hours. The quality of your video was awesome and so interesting. I’m 71 years old and pretty crippled up and I miss adventures like this a lot. Emma was a hoot!! Take care and I’ll be looking for your next adventure. Stay safe and God Bless you both.

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tom! We love being able to share our adventures and provide some entertainment and relaxation. Appreciate the kind words on the quality of the video, thankful for such small powerful cameras that fit in our pockets! Emma is a special character, we enjoy each day with her. Thanks for coming along on the journey, more coming soon 😄 thanks for subscribing and God bless.

@bobtaylor3194

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwoPacksandaPup I've also enjoyed watching your videos, asking, what camera are you using, is it a GoPro? If so, which model. I don't own an action cam but it would be nice to have one for sure. Thx

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobtaylor3194 Hi Bob, thanks so much, very glad you enjoy the videos! We just use our IPhones. I wanted a gopro for a while, but realized the footage and sound is not always amazing, although excellent for mounting and not worrying about. Older videos are mostly iPhone 8 Plus with some iPhone 10, and newer videos are iPhone 12 Pro and some iPhone 10.

@bobtaylor3194

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwoPacksandaPup thx for the info, I'm impressed how steady the video is (not sure if it is handheld or if you use a gimbal?). I've now watched many of your videos, loving them all! I'm not really a dog person per say but OMG, Emma is adorable, what a great pup!!! I'm not able to get out to canoe camp this year so for now I am getting my enjoyment watching videos like yours! Have a great summer, looking forward to watching more of your adventures.

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobtaylor3194 Thanks Bob! Many more to come soon. Actually the iPhone 12 Pro has amazing image stabilization. Everything is handheld because I don’t want filming to interrupt the trip pace and need the phone to easily slip in and out of a side pant /shorts pocket. When I upgraded from my 8Plus I was extremely impressed. I expected some stabilization, and that was a partial motivator for the upgrade, but it’s exceeded my expectations.

First of all… i loved this series! You guys

@notquiteultralight1701

2 жыл бұрын

Are a class act for sure. Thank you thank you for the PSAs on poopin. I feel like state parks here in Massachusetts are finding it hard to hire enough staff to monitor things and provide that public awareness about these topics. I did trailwork in the gila during summers between college terms and that was one of our jobs was to teach people how

@notquiteultralight1701

2 жыл бұрын

To poop in the woods as well as other info. It was great. I really do hope algonquian park cleans up the sites snd takes better care of the place. I wouldn’t mind checkin it out sometime. My cell phone is old snd so sm i!🤡 Peace to you three!! NQU

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! We really hope more educational programs are implemented to help keep parks clean. Really is about spreading awareness rather than policing. That’s so awesome that you were part of spreading the word! Very important work! Thanks so much for watching 😄

Lmfaoo at Emma in the morning! 😂 My dog is the same!

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Lol so cute. Such a groggy slow motion pup.. unless it’s swim time.. that wakes her up 😂

Great video, Algonquin is always such a beauty. Keep up the good work! :)

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😄

Another great video series!! I'm waiting to do this trip for when our kids get a bit older cause they're gonna love to see the old logging remains, especially the alligators!

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

It’s such a cool piece of history! They will love it! Thanks For checking out the video Dan

Also I think a fairy visited that quartzy site!

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Right?! ✨

Great series! id love to try this loop someday

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pavel, it’s a good one for sure!

Great series guy's! I too struck out on a Moose sighting this year.

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay! Glad to hear we aren’t the only ones, hopefully we all have better luck this year!

i was surprised to hear that people were leaving crap (and literal too) at campsites in Algonquin. I figured most people who went there were more camp savvy than that. hooligans everywhere!!!!!!!

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

There has been a recent surge in camping popularity during the Covid times, and it’s likely just a matter of not knowing the correct way to handle yourself and your ‘things’ out there. More education prior to issuing permits would be helpful we think.

Such a soothing video. That was a great series. I can’t wait to see what’s next. That alligator was really cool. I think there’s a completely restored one in the area. It’s onshore and maybe at a museum? 🤷‍♂️ I’m old and can’t remember 🤪 I stayed up past my bedtime to watch this lol

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks for staying up Alan! We posted a bit later than we wanted 😅 glad you enjoyed!!

Great series! Love EMMA!!! You're 100% right about the way people are treating the park. I wonder if part of it is that with 'self-check-in' and no interaction with park staff or rangers, people aren't being given a briefing on how to operate in the park. I've definitely noticed things going downhill since park staff stopped giving their "leave no trace" etc talk at check-in.

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Benjamin, we will pass the love on to Emma ♥️😄 We totally think lack of education / information combined with influx of new campers is the reason for the decline of park conditions. Even recently though while having to pick up permits in person, we haven’t been given much of a talk or passed information about how to carry yourself in the park. So there has been a decline in educating those going in. We really think this is key. Likely people are just unaware, and would try to do the right thing most of the time if presented with the information. Hopefully some changes can be made in the near future.

amazing video, thank you for sharing your beautiful trip!! Id love to know what camera you guys use to film your adventures :)

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

More recent ones are on iPhone 12 Pro and some footage on 10. Older ones are iPhone 8plus and 10 :)

Hi, love your trips, what make and model is Jamie's life vest?

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It’s a Stohlquist Fisherman, great pockets for tackle and a map!

@bluejays3580

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwoPacksandaPup I'm going to order one for myself. Looks pretty comfortable.

Great video series! Watched them all back to back. Question: Is there are reason why you ran your rope over the tarp instead of under for the ridge line?

@TwoPacksandaPup

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, thanks for watching. Mostly just to avoid wear from the rope rubbing on the tarp in the wind. Happy camping!

Awesome video guys!!!! Perfect timing for me to watch as I'm doing this loop with my daughter this summer. Although still figuring out which direction. Would you think the other way is easier? Could you also tell me what brand of PFDs you're using? I'm looking to buy a pair this summer...no more renting :).

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Robert! Perhaps the other way could be slightly easier as the second day has a lot of portaging the way we went and our packs were super full at that point. James has the Stohlquist Fisherman, mine is the Salus Ungava. I had an NSR side buckle pfd that got displaced in a move, but found it awkward to take on and off over my hat multiple times a day, I much prefer the front zip I have now. Have a great trip!

Great video once again guys. Any winter camping plans?

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! No winter camping for us! We have a cabin that is a hike to get to in the winter, so that’s enough for us, but maybe someday.

One question i meant to ask was what kind of paddles are those? The working part seems longer and narrower. Just curious. Thanks again you two. P.s. thank you again for addressing the poop problems facing our wild areas.

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

They are Ottertail paddles. Love them, great for deeper water.

@notquiteultralight1701

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwoPacksandaPup awesome!

Have you been to the Algonquin logging museum? I just figured out that is where the totally restored alligator is. Lol 🤪

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

We have not! We will have to add it to the list

I’ve been loving your videos! I love bringing both my dogs camping it just makes it that much more special. Just wondering how do you pack Emma’s food? I usually just do a big zip lock bag and then put it in with our food, is there a better method?

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Breanna! We used to do plastic zip locks as well. We’ve recently switched to paper sandwich bags. We like to portion her meals out so we put one meal per bag and our first few try’s at it we’ve used Ziplock brand paper sandwich bags that seal with a sticker. The next round we’re hoping to use something without printed designs and stickers just to try and be more eco friendly. Originally we tried it looking for alternative methods for our own snacks but have just stuck to using this for her food for now as a first step. Works well, but we do find that after a longer time oils from the kibble will start to absorb a bit into the paper bag. Always looking for better food packing methods so we may try other options.

@breannaferguson5651

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwoPacksandaPup oh ok great! Thanks so much for the idea! 🙂 what type of hanging system do you use if you don’t mind me asking

Never see poop and garbage on my trips. Though i'm avoiding major traffic areas because i am trout fishing . Never have trouble sighting moose . But you tend to see more wildlife going solo .

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Poop hasn’t really been an issue on our trips either up until the recent surge in new campers. Hopefully as Emma calms down more and more we will see more wildlife again!

@alexs3447

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwoPacksandaPup If I've had trouble with poop its been my own. You look too young to have had the displeasure of soiling yourself on a trip. My long time canoe partner has done it as well. I think moose will see the scent of a dog as a wolf.

How did you get Emma to feel confident in the canoe? Could you do a video about it?

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

We did canoe training on land with her just sitting inside the canoe, being around it etc with treats. And then we did short paddles with lots of treats. Our main issue was actually getting her to stop jumping out and swimming because she loves swimming so much! Maybe we will make a video about it ☺️

@FallenHoot

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwoPacksandaPup Thank you. My Golden loves to swim as well and I can't get her out of the water. I assume this will be an issue as well :)

Ive said that my whole life bury yer poop ,I might camp near it

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Right?! It’s actually pretty important, thanks for watching Robert and for sharing Leave No Trace principles.

I love your videos, the quality the adventures just love it. Please never stop doing videos with your dog. I have a dog and love Algonquin, you now make me want to take Coco to Algonquin Park. Do you have a Instagram account I can follow.

@TwoPacksandaPup

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! We love taking Emma on trips, even though the first few were quite difficult. Now we’re all on the same page and make a good crew. It takes planning, patience and knowing your dog well, but it is very rewarding when you see them enjoying the trip as much or even more than you! We’re on IG! @twopacksandapup